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They who are not induced to believe and live as they ought…

“They who are not induced to believe and live as they ought by those discoveries which God hath made in Scriptures would stand out against any evidence whatever, even that of a messenger sent express from the other world.” quote by Francis Atterbury
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“They who are not induced to believe and live as they ought by those discoveries which God hath made in Scriptures would stand out against any evidence whatever, even that of a messenger sent express from the other world.”

Francis Atterbury

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Belief must be grounded in divine revelation; otherwise, even miracles cannot convince skeptics.

In simple terms: Faith needs scriptural proof.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine truth to strengthen belief.

Themes

faith reason authority

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious debate
  • personal doubt
  • church teaching
  • missionary work

Key Concepts

theology epistemology reformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does personal experience play in belief?
  • Can reason and faith coexist peacefully?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on scripture may ignore personal experience.

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